Has anyone here purchased anything from the latest SS Central America recovery?

ElmerFusterpuck · October 9, 2018 8:03AM

I did happen to bid on and win an 1855 $1 gold in AU-58 plus the gold dust/flakes. I don't know, something just said I needed it in my collection, kind of like the Saddle ridge coin I got years ago (which I don't regret at all). I'm sure some will say I way overpaid, which is fine. But the mantra is collect what you like and I was fortunate enough to be able to get something from that shipwreck.

I'm waiting on what happens with all those dimes that were found in the wreck, the last i heard is that many of them were in great shape. I'd like to get a hold of one of those too.

asheland · October 9, 2018 10:08AM

I'd love to see this gold dollar! I recently got an 1855. (not shipwreck though)

golden · October 9, 2018 11:23AM

I would like to get a $20 from the original dive.

ms70 · October 9, 2018 11:42AM

@ElmerFusterpuck said:
I'm waiting on what happens with all those dimes that were found in the wreck, the last i heard is that many of them were in great shape. I'd like to get a hold of one of those too.

I'm also waiting to hear what's going on with some of the silver.

Smudge · October 9, 2018 11:46AM

@ms70 said:

@ElmerFusterpuck said:
I'm waiting on what happens with all those dimes that were found in the wreck, the last i heard is that many of them were in great shape. I'd like to get a hold of one of those too.

I'm also waiting to hear what's going on with some of the silver.

Me too and if it held up as well as the gold.

Treashunt · October 9, 2018 11:47AM

Gold holds up great in salt water, but silver, can be a real ugh

SiriusBlack · October 9, 2018 12:04PM

The b&m I go to is owned by the guy that handles all the sales of the newer dives on the ship. I don't know the logistics of which dives are exclusive to who but in any event, there are usually a few different gold coins in the shop from the wreck. I always enjoy looking at those!

JazzmanJAB · October 9, 2018 12:08PM

Just some Flakes. Would love to get a $20 MS 65.

bugbit · October 9, 2018 2:21PM

I've been back and forth about these coins. Wondering if they will hold thier value or if I should wait and grab one later if prices come down. I wind up looking at them online every week or so, haven't pulled the trigger yet.